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Before Using for the First Time
Boil a Kettle of water following the Operating Instructions below. Discard
the water.
Operating Instructions
CAUTION: Do not immerse Power Base, power cord, or plug in water or
any other liquid.
1. Place Power Base on a level surface such as a countertop or table.
The Power Base must be dry before use.
2. Raise the ON/OFF Lever into the OFF (o) position. (See Figure 1.)
3. Remove Kettle from the Power Base by lifting up.
4. Open the Lid by pressing down the Lid Release Button on the handle.
Fill the Kettle with the desired amount of water. DO NOT fill ABOVE
the MAX level or BELOW the .75L level as indicated on the Water
Window. Close the Lid. Wipe excess water off the Kettle.
CAUTION: Do not fill above the MAX water level. This could cause
boiling water to splatter out.
NOTE: If the Kettle is accidentally switched ON without sufficient water,
a boil-dry protection device will automatically turn the unit OFF
(o). (See Boil-Dry Protection explanation.)
NOTE: If the Lid is not properly closed, the Kettle will not automatically
shut off.
CAUTION: To avoid the risk of splashing while pouring hot water, make
sure the Lid is securely closed onto the Kettle before operation.
5. Place the Kettle on the Power Base, engaging the connector into the
bottom of the Kettle. Be careful not to spill any water onto the
Power Base.
6. Plug the Power Base into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
7. Press the ON/OFF Lever down, to the ON (I) position
(see Figure 2). The Power Indicator Light will illuminate.
8. When the water comes to a boil, the Kettle will automatically
shut off and the Power Indicator Light will turn off.
NOTE: The Kettle can be turned OFF (o) any time during the
heating process by lifting the ON/OFF Lever up.
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns,
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. Keep hands
and face clear of the area above the Kettle.
9. Remove the Kettle from the Power Base before pouring.
CAUTION: Always make sure the Kettle is OFF (o) before removing it
from the Power Base.
CAUTION: To avoid a risk of splashing, make sure the Lid is securely
closed onto the Kettle before operation. Pour slowly and
don’t over tilt the Kettle.
CAUTION: Do not touch hot surfaces! When you lift the Kettle from the
Power Base you may notice moisture on the Power Base surface.
This is the steam used to switch the Kettle to OFF (o) auto-
matically, which then condenses and escapes through the vents in
the underside of the Kettle. This is normal and should be ignored.
Figure 2
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Additional Important Safeguards
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during
use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of
burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Instruction Guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Use water only in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or
food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the
water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the User
Maintenance Instructions to clean the appliance.
4. To avoid accidental scalding or burns, use extreme caution while
moving this appliance when it contains hot water, and while
pouring hot water from this appliance.
5. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects
during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance
while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is
resistant to heat.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the
malfunctioning appliance.
7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water
or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the
water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or has
become immersed in water. Contact Consumer Service for
examination and repair.
8. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
9. Always pour water into Kettle before plugging in and heating up
the appliance. Never pour water into heated Kettle.
10. Be sure Kettle is filled with water to at least the .75L marking
level. Do not operate appliance without water or with an
insufficient amount of water. Also, do not fill above the MAX
water level. If the Kettle is over filled, there is a risk that boiling
water may be ejected.
11. Do not block the steam from emitting from the Spout during use.
12. Do not use this appliance if it is cracked or damaged. Contact
Consumer Service for examination and repair.
13. Do not place this appliance in a microwave oven.
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